Accessory demands have to be satisfied with the popularity of the iPods. People don’t only want to listen to their music on the iPod while running at the gym; they want to take in the car with them too. With this in mind, marketing geniuses at BMW, for example, have to produce more iPod-ready cars. Currently, a variety of car manufacturers are steering towards iPod-ready cars with the 3.5mm female adapters. Below is a list of some car companies that offer the capability of playing your iPod:

• Volkswagen
• Chrysler
• BMW
• Toyota
• Scion
• Ford
• Mazda
• Chevrolet

Nowadays, most of the 2007 for car models are all iPod-ready as long as they have the 3.5mm auxiliary input. For example, Volkswagen 2007 line-up consisting of the Jetta, Passat, GTI, and Rabbit all has the 3.5mm audio auxiliary input included. However, older car models that do not have this feature now have an option to install the 3.5mm auxiliary inputs module into their car. Featured in the link below is an available auxiliary module:
http://www.sylfex.com/products/AuxMod/
The mod will be compatible with any cable with a 3.5mm stereo male plug.

“What if I don’t have a 3.5mm input?”
An alternative for the 3.5mm input is to purchase CD tuners with the auxiliary input. Some radio CD tuners have the auxiliary input available in the front. With this, you can easily plug in your iPod and play your music. Popular companies such as Alpine Electronics and Sony:
http://www.sony.com/index.php

Car Integration
Another step that manufacturers are making is to make the cars even more “iPod-ready” with a car integration system. This may be a port available in your glove compartment or center console depending on your car model. BMW, for example, is the first to have the car integration available. What it enables you to do is control the iPod using the CD changer mode in your car stereo using the steering wheel control:
http://www.bmwusa.com/

3.5 mm Auxiliary Cable versus FM Transmitter
There are many choices out there when it comes to playing your iPod, Zune, Sandisk, or Creative Zen in your car. Wire this and wireless that, the possibilities for playing your favorite play list are endless and it’s just a matter of what you prefer. The two of the most popular are the 3.5mm auxiliary cable and FM transmitter. What’s better you ask? When it comes to finding that radio signal to play your iPod, the 3.5mm auxiliary cable is the clear winner.

The 3.5mm auxiliary cable wins out when it comes to better sound quality. The quality that will come out of your speakers are the same as listening to your MP3s using a headphone. On the other hand, what an FM radio transmitter does is allow you to play your music using your chosen radio station. When you’re driving and pass a mountain or basically anywhere your radio gets fuzzy, so will your iPod. The FM transmitters such as Monster or Belkin, are a good sound quality only when you have a good radio signal.

iPod Your Car Now!
Hands down, the 3.5mm auxiliary cable will provide you with the best quality when it comes to playing your MP3 in your car or truck. The car integration system, for example, would also provide the same quality as the 3.5mm stereo cable, the price can be costly. BMW’s iPod integration can cost up to $600 including the labor and parts. What the 3.5mm auxiliary cable will do for you is provide a good quality sound without the heavy pricetag, such as the iGoneMobile MP3 Audio Auxiliary 3.5mm Retractable Stereo Link Cable:
http://www.igonemobile.com/product.aspx?tab=2&p=14122